Bitcoin News Today: U.S. Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve With 198,109 BTC Under Executive Order

The U.S. government has taken decisive action to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) under a newly issued executive order, marking a pivotal shift in its approach to digital asset management. On March 6, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed the executive order to create the SBR and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile, signaling the country’s intent to lead in digital asset strategy. The initiative is backed by over 200,000 BTC obtained through asset forfeitures, significantly reducing the circulating supply and potentially impacting market liquidity [1].

The SBR is positioned as a long-term sovereign holding, with no additional costs to taxpayers. Key government figures, including Treasury Secretary and commerce officials, are overseeing its development, while Senator Cynthia Lummis is leading legislative efforts through the BITCOIN Act of 2025, which aims to further expand the initiative with bipartisan support [1]. The administration’s broader digital asset roadmap highlights the reserve as a central pillar, emphasizing budget neutrality and extended holding periods to align with economic stability and growth objectives [4].

The scale of the reserve, currently holding 198,109 BTC, already surpasses known holdings in other major economies and is expected to grow. According to Bo Hines, Executive Director of the Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, the SBR is anticipated to move forward “in short order,” serving as a stabilizing force in U.S. economic policy and reinforcing the country’s leadership in the digital financial landscape [3].

Regulatory clarity is also a key focus, with SEC Chair Paul Atkins advocating for straightforward and robust rules for the crypto industry. His vision includes the digitization of securities via blockchain technology, signaling a departure from the prior administration’s approach [5]. Meanwhile, the GENUIS Act has provided the first federal framework for stablecoins, and the CLARITY Act is currently under Senate review, seeking to define the regulatory roles of the SEC and CFTC in overseeing digital assets [5].

The Strategic Bitcoin Reserve represents a novel approach to national asset management, reflecting a broader shift toward institutional recognition of cryptocurrencies. By holding and managing digital assets, the U.S. government is setting a potential precedent for other nations and reshaping perceptions of digital assets as strategic reserves [1]. The initiative’s emphasis on controlled acquisition and long-term stewardship could also contribute to market stability, offering a neutral and structured approach to Bitcoin’s integration into national economic strategy [1].

Source:

[1] CoinMarketCap, [https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688d8888f657cc5b3b857901/](https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688d8888f657cc5b3b857901/)

[2] AInvest, [https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-unveils-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-regulatory-framework-166-page-policy-report-2507/](https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-unveils-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-regulatory-framework-166-page-policy-report-2507/)

[3] Bitget, [https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560604891802](https://www.bitget.com/news/detail/12560604891802)

[4] The Crypto Basic, [https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/07/31/white-house-crypto-roadmap-unveiled-but-bitcoin-reserve-plan-lacks-key-details/](https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/07/31/white-house-crypto-roadmap-unveiled-but-bitcoin-reserve-plan-lacks-key-details/)

[5] Yahoo Finance, [https://finance.yahoo.com/news/secs-atkins-wants-to-make-crypto-rules-very-straightforward-and-that-may-take-awhile-172607271.html](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/secs-atkins-wants-to-make-crypto-rules-very-straightforward-and-that-may-take-awhile-172607271.html)

[6] Forvis, [https://www.forvismazars.us/forsights/2025/08/compliance-to-catalyst-regulatory-shift-for-digital-banking-growth](https://www.forvismazars.us/forsights/2025/08/compliance-to-catalyst-regulatory-shift-for-digital-banking-growth)